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AUDITION PACKET MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOON, MAY 2, 2011 THEXFACTOR™and©2011FremantleMediaNorthAmerica,Inc.andSimcoLimited.AllRightsReserved.LicensedbyFremantleMediaEnterprises.FOX™Foxanditsrelatedentities.Allrightsreserved. PLEASE HAND DELIVER (OR MAIL) AUDITION PACKET TO: FOX 30/WGBC-TV 1151 Crestview Circle Meridian, MS 39301

FAQ CHECKLIST  COMPLETE AND RETURN AUDITION PACKET BY 12 NOON,  COMPLETE AUDITION PACKET MAY 2, 2011. BE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL ITEMS  PERSONAL INFORMATION LISTED IN THE CHECKLIST!  SIGN CONTESTANT RELEASE FORM  READ AND SIGN CONTEST RULES  AUDITION PACKETS WILL BE REVIEWED AND JUDGED BY  MINOR (Individual less than 18yrs of age), READ AND FOX 30 JUDGES SIGN LEGAL GUARDIAN FORM

 TOP 16 CONTESTANTS WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE BY  AUDIO CD OF YOU OR YOUR GROUP 5:00PM ON MAY 3, 2011 SINGING, MAXIMUM LENGTH (3) MINUTES

 TOP 16 CONTESTANTS WILL AUDITION LIVE AT THE MSU - RILEY CENTER ON MAY 9, 2011, AT 6:30pm.  HEAD SHOT (PHOTOGRAPH OF INDIVIDUAL OR THEY WILL EACH RECEIVE A “GIG” BAG FROM PEAVEY. GROUP)

 FROM THE TOP 16 CONTESTANTS, FOUR (4) CONTESTANTS  COPY OF 2 FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION WILL WIN A GUARANTEED AUDITION IN FRONT OF (BIRTH CERTIFICATE, DRIVERS LICENSE, SCHOOL ID, THE X FACTOR PRODUCERS IN DALLAS ON MAY 26, 2011. PASSPORT, ETC.) THE TOP FOUR(4) WILL ALSO RECEIVE A PEAVEY WIRELESS MICROPHONE AND RECEIVER, AND TRAVEL FARE/HOTEL EXPENSES FOR THE X FACTOR AUDITIONS IN DALLAS. INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. WGBC IS NOT  PLEASE READ CONTEST RULES FOR SPECIFIC FOX30 RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN, BROKEN OR CONTEST INFORMATION INCOMPLETE AUDITION PACKETS. 

AUDITION PACKET MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOON, MAY 2, 2011 CONTESTANT RELEASE FORM CONTEST RULES

AUTHORIZATION TO USE VOICE AND IMAGE: I hereby authorize and permit 1. HOW TO ENTER: No purchase necessary to enter. Pick up registration forms at participating sponsor locations (TBD). Return completed forms, a 3 minute audition audio CD and picture to WGBC/FOX30 at 1151 Crestview Circle, Meridian, MS 39301. All entries Television Station WGBC-TV (hereinafter “The TV Station”) and/or Meridian must be received by 12 noon on May 2, 2011 to eligible for consideration. Registration forms can also be downloaded from Media, LLC., licensee of WMDN-TV (hereinafter “WMDN”) to use my voice wgbctv.com. Each person submit (1) One entry. Incomplete, illegible or mutilated entries are invalid. All entries must be received by and/or image, for a period of time not to exceed 5 years the date hereof, in 12 Noon on May 2, 2011 to eligible for consideration. No mechanically reproduced entries accepted. No entries sent by facsimile. WGBC is not responsible for late, lost, stolen, or printing errors. Entries become the property of WGBC and will not be returned. connection with any promotional announcements or other programming, 2. SELECTION OF WINNERS: From among all of the eligible entries received, WGBC and their designees will review entries and materials or circulars, or media advertisements which The TV Station may select sixteen (16) contestants on May 3, 2011. The 16 selected contestants will be notified by phone by a WGBC designee. The 16 employ in the course of its’ business, to promote or advance any station contestants must compete before a live audience and judges at the MSU-Riley Center at 6:30pm on May 9, 2011. The top 4 performances will be the winners of the contest. Winners will be based on their vocal talent. If contestants/winners fail to comply promotion or the business and operations of The TV Station. I understand and with any of the eligibility requirements, alternate contestant/winner will be chosen from remaining eligible entries. agree that I shall not receive or be entitled to any monetary compensation or 3. PRIZES: Prizes from Peavey will be given to the 16 chosen contestants. The Top 4 Winners will receive an additional prize consideration in return for the use of my voice and/or image by The TV Station package from Peavey, an “audition pass” to perform for the X Factor producers in Dallas, and up to $750 per winner for airfare and hotel in Dallas. Incidentals and other expenses not specified are the responsibility of the winner. Peavey prize Package or its’ affiliations. includes: 1.) Top 16 Finalists will receive a Peavey Deluxe “Gig” Bag, and 2.) Top 4 of that group will receive a Peavey Deluxe ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND REPRESENTATIONS: In signing this Release and “Gig” Bag PLUS a Peavey Wireless Microphone with Receiver for a MSRP $1,959.80. The Top 4 Winners will also receive from WGBC Waiver, I hereby acknowledge and represent that I: and FOX 1.)A pass to audition for the producers in Dallas, TX on May 26, 2011, and 2.) Up to $750 for airfare and hotel accommodations, reservations of which will be handled by WGBC. In the event production of The X Factor is cancelled or postponed, the ticket portion of the prizing may be cancelled without substitution or compensation therefor. Tickets are non a) Have read the foregoing, understand it, and sign it voluntarily; transferable and cannot be sold to or used by any person(s) other than the winner and the winner’s designated guest. b) Am over 18 years of age and of sound mind; 4. CONDITIONS: By entering, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these rules. Decisions of WGBC and their designees and judges will be final and binding. Taxes are the sole responsibility of winner. By entering, each entrant consents to the use of c) Am of good health and sound physical condition; his/her voice, name and likeness for broadcast transmission, advertising, and promotion in connection with the sweepstakes. d) Am not an agent, servant, or employee of WGBC -WMDN, or their Entrant understands that no compensation will be given for such use (where legal). The Sponsor makes no warranty, advertisers or clients; representation, or agreement that any videotape or likeness of the winner will be broadcast or otherwise used in any manner. Winners must execute an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, Publicity Release and any other documentation that Sponsor e) Assume and take all responsibility for all charges, premiums, and taxes, requires. Winner must be at least 12 years of age or older. Void where prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws if any, payable on any funds, prizes, services or items of valuable apply. Sponsor, Fox Broadcasting Company, News Corporation, Fox Digital Media, FremantleMedia North America, Inc., Blue consideration that I may receive as a result of my participation in any Orbit Productions, Inc., Syco, Simco Limited, their parent, subsidiary, affiliated and related entities, and the officers, directors, employees, licensees and assignees of each accepts no responsibility or liability in connection with any injuries, losses, or damages station promotion, including, without limiting the generality of the of any kind caused by or resulting from the acceptance, possession or usage of any prize awarded hereunder. foregoing, social security taxes, local, state or federal income or gift 5. ELIGIBILITY: Contest is open to U.S. residents who are at least 12 years of age, except the employees of WGBC-WMDN and their taxes. parent companies, contest sponsors, affiliates, subsidiaries, franchisees, advertising agencies, agents, fulfillment companies, printers, distributors and mailers and their immediate families (including spouses, parents, siblings, children and their spouses), or members of the same household of each. ______6. You must be able to prove at the time of your registration and audition that: Contestant Signature Date • You are a legal U.S. citizen or a permanent U.S. resident who is eligible to work full-time in the United States; and • You are 12 years old as of March 1, 2011. If you were born after March 1, 1999, you are not eligible to participate this season. If you are asked to audition for subsequent rounds of the competition (currently scheduled for May – June 2011), you MUST be able IF THE ABOVE INDIVIDUAL IS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS, THE to demonstrate to the satisfaction of Producer that you do not have any of the following agreements in effect (written or oral): PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF SUCH PERSON SHOULD ALSO SIGN • a contract for talent representation (for example, a talent agent or manager); BELOW. • a current music recording contract; I hereby warrant that I am the parent and/or legal guardian of • a current agreement relating to the use of your name, voice and/or likeness; • an exclusive acting contract; or ______, the individual who signed • any other contractual arrangement that would prohibit you from fully participating in the show and/or entering into any the above Release, that I have caused said Minor to execute said Release, that I contracts required by Producer, including a recording contract and merchandising contract. will not instruct, authorize or permit said Minor to disaffirm the foregoing Neither you nor any of your immediate family members (spouse, ex-spouse, parents, siblings, children, step-children) or members of your household (whether or not related to you) are current employees, directors, officers, independent contractors, Release, and that I will indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties agents, or representatives of Sony Music Entertainment and its affiliates (“Sony Companies”), Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox against all claims, liabilities and expenses with respect to said Release, and Digital Media, www.fox.com, www.fox.com/thexfactor, Blue Orbit Productions, Inc., FremantleMedia North America, Inc., that, knowing of TV Station’s reliance hereon, I agree to cause said Minor to Telescope Inc., or their respective parents, subsidiaries or affiliated companies, or any of their respective licensees, successors or assigns; CBS adhere to all of the provisions of said Release. I agree that I will be responsible Television City Studios or any other person or entity connected with the production, administration or judging of the auditions or for the conduct and well-being of said Minor at all times during said Minor’s the Program; any television station or channel, cable network, or satellite network that may air or otherwise exhibit the Program participation in the Program. or any variation thereof; any person or entity involved in the development, production, distribution, or other exploitation of the Program or any variation thereof; any sponsor of the Program (including, but not limited to Pepsi) or its or their advertising agency; or any person or entity supplying services or prizes to the Program. In addition, to the best of your SIGNED:______DATE:______knowledge, you do not know anyone who is now, or has been in the past two (2) years an employee or independent contractor PRINT of any of the entities described in this paragraph. Producer reserves the right to remove from the Program any person (including you) it determines, in its sole discretion, is sufficiently connected with the Program or any of the entities described in this NAME:______paragraph such that such person’s RELATIONSHIP TO MINOR:______participation in the Program could create the appearance of impropriety. ADDRESS: ______I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE CONTEST RULES.

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